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- H.R.2163
H.R.2163: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced July 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom From Union Violence Act of 1997 - Amends the Hobbs Act to make it wrongful to use actual or threatened force, violence, or fear in order to achieve an otherwise legitimate labor relations objective, other than that use which: (1) is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during a labor dispute; (2) consists solely of minor bodily injury, or minor damage to property, or threat or fear of such minor injury or damage; and (3) is not a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| July 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Howard Coble (R-N.C.) |